Heroes

Chapter 10

"So have you talked to her?"

"Yes."

"And?"

"Your suspicions are correct. Someone did offer her and her professor money and a new job but she doesn't know who it is. It all went through her professor."

"I'll ask Sage to look into that professor person then. Has Oculus arrived?"

"She's on her way."

"Good. Don't let her out of your sight. That man is still missing. He could be lingering nearby."

"Don't worry. I'm on it. Um... Commander?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

"For?"

"For not pulling me out of this case. You could've easily done that considering my

relationship with her."

"You're a pro. I know you can handle it. Besides, if they're watching her, seeing you and Oculus there would hopefully discourage them from doing anything foolish."

"Nevertheless, thanks."

"You're welcome. The Alliance has placed surveillance on her sister and immediate family as well. Tell her that. It should give her some peace of mind. Over and out."

Jennie takes a deep breath and finishes buttoning her shirt before she goes to the kitchen to make breakfast.

She hears Lisa coming out of the shower, walking towards the bedroom but suddenly stopping midway. The footsteps change direction, coming closer and closer, and she smiles when a pair of arms slowly encircles her waist from behind.

"Did you hear me coming?" whispers Lisa in Jennie's ear, tickling the latter who squirms and turns around.

"Anyone standing here can hear you coming," says Jennie, smiling when Lisa kisses her. "You think you walk without sound? Like an ant?"

"I walk gracefully."

Jennie snorts. "You drag your slippers like a noisy, lazy kid. Even old grandmas with hearing problems can hear you coming," she says, pushing Lisa back by the shoulders. "Go get dressed. Jisoo will be here any minute."

"Can we argue a bit before she gets here?"

"Why would you want to argue in the morning?"

"Because after that, you'd kiss me and ask for make up sex," replies Lisa with a smirk. She pouts her lips and lunges forward while Jennie turns her head left and right, giggling while trying to avoid Lisa's lips.

After a few unsuccessful attempts, Lisa chooses to press her lips against Jennie's neck while her hands move lower to pull her close.

"What are you doing?" Jennie asks when she feels Lisa's hands resting right under her butt cheeks. "You're not gonna try lifting me again, are you? Have you forgotten what happened last night?"

"No and I don't want to repeat that," mumbles Lisa against Jennie's skin as she nibbles on her flesh. "But if you would kindly help me by jumping up just a tiny bit..."

"Lisa..."

Lisa presses Jennie back against the counter, pats the hard surface with one hand and finally, Jennie understands what the other woman's intentions are. She puts both hands on the kitchen counter and lifts herself up to sit on it.

She chuckles when Lisa parts her legs to stand between them, pulling her forward by the hips.

Her legs wrap around Lisa's torso and she cups Lisa's face, tilting it up to kiss her.